The Future of AI Regulation: Protecting Children in the Age of AI
Episode Description
ABOUT THE EPISODE Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, discusses AI law in regulating chatbots to creating safer online environments and how lawmakers are responding to the risks AI poses for children in light of the recent legislation passed by the state of California.
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Brief Summary
California's new bill aims to protect children from AI chatbots, discussed by expert Kevin Orbach.
Key points
- California's New AI Bill. Governor Newsome signs a bill to protect children from AI interactions.
- The Challenge of Regulation. Debate over state versus federal regulation of AI and its impact on innovation.
- Liability Over Regulation. The real pressure on companies comes from potential lawsuits related to AI harm.
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Episode highlights
- California's New AI BillGovernor Newsome signs a bill to protect children from AI interactions.“This bill tries to put a stake in the ground.”1:30Nov 19, 2025
- The Challenge of RegulationDebate over state versus federal regulation of AI and its impact on innovation.“States are the laboratories of democracy.”2:34Nov 19, 2025
- Liability Over RegulationThe real pressure on companies comes from potential lawsuits related to AI harm.“The big pressure is liability.”5:59Nov 19, 2025





